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Summary: thought-provoking stories, not your typical "porn"
Review: I read this book after hearing its editor speak, and he convinced me to give it a try. I found most the stories thought-provoking and interesting, yet earthily sexy. The authors explore all sorts of interracial gay sexuality. Of course, the quality is a little uneven, but overall, it is an excellent collection. It's sure to disappoint one looking to get off on formulaic PORN, though!
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Summary: Fine poetry; vivid images raw and aching
Review: That Joel's compilation is a stroke of mastery is the message of my review. Joel promises a presentation of good stroke fiction about queer men from diverse communities and experiences. What do you get? All that AND a stimulating, nay intoxicating collection of vivid images and tangible moments. (Come on Mr. Tan, brag a little). Some of my thoughts on the individual pieces of work- "True Love" immediately evokes thoughts of Williams and the story about the masseur who broke his clients bones and eventually ate him. Total consumption of desire... I hate it when people compare smut to art (skill in fact) when there is no resemblance at all. This is not the case with QPP. There are stories of raw libido and sex, rife with symbolism while others are tame reflections of an erotic innocence. There are Vidal like glimpses of time, space, and light and total control of rhythm with a bit of Mamet or Rabe tingeing the moody edges. Then there's Justin Chin, with no environment, seemingly at all. He just punks you and pushses you around with themes and images. My mind was racing so that I was paranoid. I just love when Chin takes control- he's compelling to say the least; I love his writing and can't wait to get more. What about Chua with King Rubber (presumably a building block for Gold by the Inch?). The story is a journey, but the bus driver has no clue where he is going (he thinks he knows and there all the difference lies). And I very much enjoyed, "So That's What Girls Do" I haven't seen in that closet 'till now. Looks pretty much like mine! Joel Tan can lay down an honest heart rendering story without letting confrontation and blame in the way. His work feels mature and authentic. Fantasy. While reading, I experienced fantastic pleasures pushing and pulling my libido against these PAPI men. Not only did I get exited while reading, but I genuinely enjoy the quality and heft of the stories. Is the quality uneven? Sure it is. That makes it a rare good read because you can feel the contours and topography of the collection. It is still like old stucco on my mind; rough here, gritty there, worn to a polish in another place. It makes it realistic and human. I felt like I was reading the stories about nineteen different queer men from diverse communities and experiences. And man, there is some real amorous scenes tucked away in there. One last bit of praise. Mr. Tan, or any of the authors, if you happen to read this, you have my gratitude for the pleasure wrought with your words. I would be delighted and thrilled to make contact with any of you.
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Summary: A decent book with a ridiculous title
Review: Though worth buying for the handful of excellent stories, the reader will still have to wade through some rather unpolished work. The ones that shine, shine. Then again, most of those are available elsewhere and are only excerpted here. And as for the dreadful stories, well they're undergrad bad.
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